Brain tumor Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 2

Professor Kenan Kapici is a leading neurosurgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals and a former Head of Neurosurgery with expert training in microsurgery.

• Specialises in brain tumour removal using microsurgery for maximum precision and safer recovery
• Completed specialist microsurgery training at GATA Military Medical Faculty and Istanbul Vatan Hospital
• Former Head of Neurosurgery Department at Altinbas University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Spine Society of Europe and the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Master's degree in health management ensures high standards of clinical oversight

Associate Professor Omur Gunaldi is a leading authority in endoscopic skull base surgery – a technique that reaches brain tumours through the nose to avoid large incisions.

• Specialises in neuro-oncological surgery for complex brain and pituitary tumours
• Uses endoscopic methods to reduce scarring and speed up hospital recovery
• Former Associate Professor at Bakirkoy Training and Research Hospital for Neurological Diseases
• Established the Neurosurgery Clinic at Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital

Dr. Ercan Kaya is a neurosurgery specialist. He earned his M.D. from Marmara University. He completed his residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in 2020. He fulfilled his mandatory service in Mardin. He then served as a neurosurgery specialist at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital. Since 2026, he has worked as a neurosurgeon at NPİSTANBUL Hospital.

His practice focuses on spine and spinal cord disorders. He gained further experience as an observer in the Complex Spinal Surgery department at The Walton Centre, a leading neurosurgery center in the UK.

Professor Musa Boztepe is a senior neurosurgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with training from the Istanbul Göztepe Training and Research Hospital.

• Completed specialist training in neuro-oncology focusing on complex tumour management
• Maintains active membership in the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Trained in cerebrovascular surgery for managing tumours near major blood vessels
• Expert in functional neurosurgery and modern pain management protocols
• Specialises in spinal surgery and peripheral nerve repairs

Professor Erkan Kaptanoglu is a highly decorated specialist who focuses on complex cranial surgery, including gliomas, meningiomas and pituitary tumours.

• Completed a PhD in advanced neuroscience for deeper expertise in brain function
• Trained as a research fellow at the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine
• Former Head of Neurosurgery and Director of the Institute of Neuroscience at Marmara University
• Awarded multiple scientific research prizes by the Turkish Neurosurgical Society
• Published 100 research articles and edited seven medical books on surgical techniques

Professor Tuncay Kaner is a US-trained neurosurgeon who held research fellowships at UCLA and the University of Virginia. He manages complex cases involving tumours of the brain and spine at Medical Park Bahcelievler.

• Specialises in surgical neurosurgery for tumours affecting the central nervous system
• Uses minimally invasive techniques – smaller incisions that lead to less scarring and faster recovery
• Member of AO Spine International and the Turkish Neurosurgery Association
• Performed research at UCLA's Comprehensive Spine Center on spinal surgical techniques
• Academic background as a Professor at Istanbul Medeniyet University

Dr Ali Osman Mucuoglu uses high-tech 3D printing to plan precise pituitary tumour removals at Atlas University Hospital.

• Specialises in transsphenoidal hypophysectomy – removing tumours through the nose to avoid visible scars and speed up recovery
• Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
• Expert in neuroanatomy and minimally invasive techniques for intracranial cases
• Trained at Dokuz Eylul University – a leading Turkish institution for neurosurgical research

Dr. Halil Can is a Professor of Neurosurgery at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in endoscopic and microsurgical spine surgery for tumors and degenerative diseases. Dr. Can is an author of 21 international peer-reviewed publications. He performs complex procedures including endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery.

• Conducted Phase I safety trials for stem-cell treatments in spinal cord injuries.
• Reported on surgical outcomes for 81 posterior circulation aneurysm cases.
• Expert in advanced pain management like intradiscal ozone therapy and laser nucleoplasty.
• Performs functional neurosurgery including Parkinson's surgery and spinal cord stimulator implantation.

Professor Kenan Kibici is a microsurgery specialist at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital, holding a Master's degree in healthcare management and extensive neurosurgical training.

• Specialises in microsurgery – uses high-powered magnification for precise tumour removal with minimal impact on healthy brain tissue
• Published research on large meningioma variants and intracranial hematomas
• Lecturer in neurosurgery at Altanbas University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association and Spine Society of Europe

Prof. Dr. Sabri Aydin is a neurosurgeon. He specializes in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery and spine surgery. He provides patient-focused care for movement disorders, spasticity, and complex cases. He has extensive experience in Türkiye and the USA.

He chaired the Department of Neurosurgery at Biruni University (2021–2024). He worked as a functional neurosurgeon at Neurospinal Hospital, Dubai (2019–2020). He held attending posts at Istanbul University–Cerrahpasa and VKV American Hospital. He has run a private clinic in Istanbul since 2020.

He has many SCI/SCI‑E indexed papers and book chapters on spasticity, neuromodulation, and pain. He has given numerous congress presentations and invited lectures. His training includes an MD from Istanbul University and a neurosurgery residency at Cerrahpasa. He completed a stereotactic and functional neurosurgery fellowship at Ankara University, an observer/fellow term at OHSU, and the CNS George Ablin International Fellowship at UIC.

Dr. Mehmet Hakan Şahin is a neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital (as of 2026). He specializes in neuro-oncological and neurovascular surgery. He also performs skull base, complex cranial, and spine surgery. He was an Assistant Professor at Atatürk University (2019–2024). He served at UW Health (2024–2025).

He has 29 international peer-reviewed papers and 11 national papers. He has written 5 textbook chapters. He has given 7 oral presentations, including at AANS 2025 and a 2024 panel on supratotal glioma resection. His honors include the 2024 Turkish Neurosurgery Association Young Neurosurgeon Incentive Award (Second Prize) and 1st Prize at the 1st Yaşargil Microneurosurgery Academy. He holds the Turkish Neurosurgery Qualification Certificate (2023). He has been a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association since 2017 (No. 1620).

Professor Ibrahim Akkurt is a neurosurgery specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who focuses on the surgical removal of complex brain and spine tumours.

• Performs microsurgery to remove tumours with high precision while protecting healthy brain tissue
• Manages both primary tumours and metastatic cases that have spread to the central nervous system
• Uses specialised techniques for spinal canal narrowing and complex vertebral reconstructions
• Practices at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, a centre geared towards international surgical standards

Associate Professor Ahmet Karkucak is a neurosurgery specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who focuses on the management of tumours in the brain and spine.

• Specialises in pituitary surgery – removing tumours via the nasal passage with no scalp incisions
• Performs aneurysm surgery to repair weakened or bulging blood vessels in the brain
• Expertise in peripheral nerve surgery to address nerve damage or compression
• Manages complex spinal fractures and tumours requiring surgical stabilisation

The doctor specializes in advanced spinal procedures, with a primary clinical focus on endoscopic closed lumbar disc herniation surgery. Expertise includes the surgical management of complex spine fractures and the performance of minimally invasive surgical techniques for both cervical and lumbar herniations.

Professor Erol Akgul is a specialist interventional neuroradiologist at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He focuses on minimally invasive image-guided treatments for conditions involving the brain and nervous system.

• Treats tumours through interventional neuroradiology – performs targeted procedures via blood vessels rather than open surgery
• Member of the World Federation of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology
• Fellow of the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe
• Belongs to the European Association of Radiology
• Registered with the Turkish Medical Association

Associate Professor Melih Ucer is a neurosurgery specialist who completed a prestigious fellowship as a visiting scholar at the University of Wisconsin in the USA.

• Specialises in neuro-oncology and surgical management of tumours within the central nervous system
• Received Associate Professor title following years of clinical research and academic contribution
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and EUROSPINE
• Practises at Biruni University Hospital, a leading academic medical centre in Istanbul
• Trained at Istanbul Bakirkoy, one of the region's busiest neurological disease hospitals

Associate Professor Mehmet Tonge is a specialist in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery, trained in Switzerland and the Netherlands to handle complex brain tumours.

• Specialises in Gamma Knife radiosurgery – precise radiation that treats tumours without making an incision
• Trained at Zurich University Hospital in intraoperative MRI to improve surgical accuracy
• Completed a four-year specialist training cycle with the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies
• Contributed to 32 international medical publications and 12 textbooks on neurosurgery
• Current Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University, teaching new generations of surgeons